The Center for Exhibition Industry Research just launched a blog to talk about key exhibitor issues (geez, these trade show folks are suddenly getting all bloggy on us, aren't they?). From the press release: ...

But boy is this product video bizarre. It's about the Dobson Blendie, a blender that "responds to human communication. The person speaks the language of the blender." So if you growl at it, it goes at low speed, and, well, you have to watch it...

The saddest part of this story about how federal investigators had no problem smuggling bomb bits past TSA screeners is that it appears that TSA screeners were even warned by headquarters that the tests were happening, and "described the methods...

Cindy of AE on the Verge has been at the National Association of Realtors conference in Las Vegas, and she has some great observations for meeting planners. For example: ...

Have you thought about using one of those automated voice messaging services to promote your event? I've been on the receiving end of one lately (not for ASAE and The Center's Great Idea Conference, but reading this post on the topic on Acronym by...

I know planners are always looking for interesting venues for off-site events, like museums and mansions. But car dealerships? ...

Fed chief Ben Bernanke is predicting a worsening economy, and rising oil prices are causing ...

Tech guru Corbin Ball has written an interesting new article on how technology is impacting adult education. The upshot of many of his points is that the Web is making us more impatient with some of the typical meeting problems, like PowerPoint...

Looking for inside info on holding meetings in Las Vegas? Look no further than I Live in Las Vegas, a new blog from my favorite UNLV prof, Patti Shock (who also just so happens to write our food and beverage column). She also has another blog...

I have long been skeptical about the trend toward signature scents in hotels. I know chains have spent big bucks on consultants and studies to determine just what scents will prove appealing to the most folks, but for those with chemical...